There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Bostic, North Carolina. This includes 3 facilities in Bostic and 18 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 to $263, with a mean cost running approximately $98. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Annually, the average cost is about $35,280, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bostic, North Carolina
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- Bostic scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Bostic scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 22 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hope Care Center, Houston House, and Houston House.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Marion Lake Golf Club, Royster Memorial Golf Course, and Pine Grove Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including South Mountains Game Lands, Thermal City Gold Mine, and South Mountains State Park.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Adaville Baptist Church, Advent Lutheran Church Elca, and Advent Lutheran Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.83% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.73% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,209, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,693, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,976, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.97%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bostic receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bostic has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Bostic has a very sparse population density of 56.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bostic have an average daily commute time.
- Bostic has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.60%.
Bostic is a small city in Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina. While the encompassing statistical area contains 2,068,612 people, there are 5,562 living inside the city itself. People over 55 comprise 32% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Bostic is 70. The mean home price in the city is $202,500, which is less than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Bostic has a high unemployment rate of about 12.97%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($17,000 per person), vs the average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina.
Bostic has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rainfall each year. Bostic has better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.